Francis Perigal A SILVER OPEN-FACED WATCH WITH REGULATOR DIAL CIRCA 1785, NO 460 THE CASE 1804 • gilt metal movement with English ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass balance, jewelled balance staff and escape wheels, spiral bi-metallic compensator ('Chelsea' bun compensation), bi-metal curb mounted on a platform pivoted with balance wheel, rack and pinion for mean-time adjustment, signed Fran Perigal, Bond Street, London, No 460, signed dust cover • white enamel regulator dial, roman numerals, subsidiary dial for hour indication, subsidiary seconds below, gold hands • later case hallmarked London 1804, with case maker's mark DW for Daniel Walker diameter 57 mm
Francis Perigal A SILVER OPEN-FACED WATCH WITH REGULATOR DIAL CIRCA 1785, NO 460 THE CASE 1804 • gilt metal movement with English ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass balance, jewelled balance staff and escape wheels, spiral bi-metallic compensator ('Chelsea' bun compensation), bi-metal curb mounted on a platform pivoted with balance wheel, rack and pinion for mean-time adjustment, signed Fran Perigal, Bond Street, London, No 460, signed dust cover • white enamel regulator dial, roman numerals, subsidiary dial for hour indication, subsidiary seconds below, gold hands • later case hallmarked London 1804, with case maker's mark DW for Daniel Walker diameter 57 mm
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